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CSO/RP/1825/1041

Letter from Reverend John Preston, Church of Ireland rector of Aney [Knockaney], Vicarage House, Bruff, County Limerick, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, complaining of the general conduct of the magistrates of County Limerick, whom he accuses of hampering legal proceedings for the recovery of tithe. Claims he was prevented from carrying forward an appeal to the quarter sessions of Limerick, on account of the failure of Joseph Gubbing, magistrate of Kilfrush, to sign the summonses for consideration at the next sitting of court. Reflects on the general inadequacy of local justices to deal with the tithe demands of the clergy and remarks ‘Captain Roche [sic] could not be a greater enemy to the Protestant Cause’. Adds a request on back for a situation in the police establishment for his son.

20 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1042

Petition of the distressed tradesmen of the town of Kilrush, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining they have been refused any portion of the government grant to assist the lower classes without employment and seeking redress. Highlights their sense of want and expresses acute dissatisfaction with John Ormsby Vandeleur, foreman of County Clare grand jury, who has sanctioned the release of funds only to those involved in the linen trade in the locality. Signed by John Dillon and 12 other smiths, shoemakers, coopers and victuallers.

22 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1043

Letter from Warner William Westenra, 2nd baron Rossmore, Rossmore Park, County Monaghan, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, recommending Michael Drought as a fit person to fill the vacancy of chairman [assistant barrister] of King’s County [County Offaly]. Remarks that Drought is a loyal individual, a rising barrister, and nephew to Lord Norbury, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas in Ireland. Annotation overleaf from the CSO expressing the Lord Lieutenant’s determination to make the appointment on the basis of ‘qualifications only’. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

26 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1044

Letter from John Barrow, second secretary, Admiralty Office, Charing Cross, London, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, responding to a claim from Cherry Ryan for her share of the proceeds of a will made by her nephew, Richard Gray, a former sergeant of marines, on his Majesty’s ship ‘Recruit’. States the treasurer of the navy issued payment to the person [her sister Jane Ryan] ‘legally entitled to receive the money’ but the navy are not responsible for the manner in which such sum is distributed, 31 August 1825. Encloses letter from John Smith, paymaster, Navy Pay Office, to John W Croker, first secretary, Admiralty Office, relaying that Jane Ryan [of Toomevara, County Tipperary] is by law liable to her sister [Cherry Ryan] for half of the prize money paid out under the administration; observes, however, that Cherry did not apply at the appropriate time ‘or a joint administration would have been issued’, 27 August 1825. Encloses a copy report from Richard Hand, Inspectors Department, Navy Pay Office, to Smith, revealing that the total amount remaining after payment of Gray’s creditors was £37 12s 11d. Confirms that the money was paid to Jane Ryan, following verification of identity and production of personal letters. Also observes that no formal will was made in this case, Gray having died intestate, 24 August 1825. Returns memorial from Cherry Ryan, Malahide, County Dublin, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, seeking government assistance in getting her financial entitlement out of the will of Gray. Claims her sister has received a substantial portion of the money through application ‘in a prevaricating manner’ but has refused to release any share to her. States she is personally bedridden and relies upon a ‘poor female Cripple’ who draws a little income from ‘gathering and selling rags’, 1 August 1825.

1 Aug 1825-31 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1045

Letter from George Gibbs, deputy clerk of the crown for counties Galway, Sligo and Mayo, 39 York Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, responding to a complaint in respect of an alleged delay in presentation of indictments before the grand juries in the courts under his jurisdiction on the Connaught circuit. In his defence, he offers an explanation of the various reasons why indictments are not laid before the grand juries on the first day of the assizes. Remarks he is veteran of 25 years service in the office of deputy clerk and is fully committed to the proper discharge of all duties and the maintenance of integrity in all affairs. Also indicates his interest in holding ‘some part of the circuit’ as clerk of the crown, given that the present holder Maurice Fitzgerald is very unwell, 29 August 1825. Encloses testimonials from the grand juries of counties Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Galway and the town of Galway, giving their endorsement to the professional character and competence of Gibbs, signed by various members of the grand jury at the summer assizes of 1825. Also encloses a letter from [Admiral] Sir Thomas Pakenham, bearing testimony to Gibbs as ‘an improving Landlord’ and ‘Man of Integrity’, countersigned by Thomas Pakenham, 2nd earl Longford, Pakenham Hall, County Westmeath, 9 June 1822. Also additional letter from Gibbs to Goulburn, enclosing a letter from John Leslie Foster, judge, stating that while he is not prepared to make a direct representation to government on Gibbs’ behalf, he will provide a testimony in his favour if requested, 8 September 1825.

9 Jun 1822-8 Sep 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1046

Letter from Thomas Morony, chairman of petty sessions, Milltown Malbay, County Clare, to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, communicating on behalf of the local magistrates his concern over the planned closure of the bridewell in the town of Milltown Malbay. States if the facility is removal there will be no place to confine prisoners or to hold any person in need of protection. Observes that no additional expenses are required to keep the prison open, merely the payment of the salary of the bridewell keeper. Also letter from Major Benjamin Blake Woodward, joint inspector general of prisons in Ireland, 41 Leeson Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, explaining the rationale behind the proposed discontinuance of the bridewell at Milltown. States that following a general inspection it was found that the prison in that place fails to provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation and does not comply on grounds of health and safety with the statutes for the keeping of such places of detention. Observes the grand jury of County Clare have determined that the prisons of Kilrush and Ennistimon are sufficient to serve the west of the county, and they have also decreed that quarter sessions are to be held at Milltown Malbay and Ennistimon. Remarks should Milltown be continued as a place for quarter sessions a new bridewell will need be erected there. Adds in postscript the decision to discontinue Milltown was taken by the county grand jury [following his recommendation] and was recommended by Richard Pennefather, 4th baron of Irish Court of Exchequer. [Contains list of names not given in this description.]

15 Jul 1825-19 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1047

Petition of Thomas Melody, Ennis Jail, County Clare, to Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquis Wellesley, Lord Lieutenant, Dublin Castle, complaining of been held in prison over an alleged theft of two heifers and seeking an investigation of his case. Contends he personally paid cash for the animals at issue in the presence of many ‘respectable witnesses’ at the fair of Spancelhill, County Clare, on 20 August 1825. When brought before the magistrates at petty session at Tulla, he claims to have given full proof of purchase, and further offered to have the heifers placed in the temporary care of the magistrates; also he undertook to put up £1,000 in bail to ensure his attendance at the next assizes, which was refused. He complains of the negative impact of imprisonment on his livelihood at this season of the year. Encloses a copy of the committal of Melody, a farmer of Poulagour [Poulagower], who is charged by John Durack, farmer of Ballycorbane [Ballycorban], of the theft of two heifers from his land on the night of Friday 19 August; committal issued to Thomas D’Arcy, governor of the gaol of Ennis, by George O’Callaghan and Daniel O’Connell, magistrates at Tulla, County Clare.

25 Aug 1825-27 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1048

Letter from Dr Francis Barker, secretary, General Board of Health, 22 Bagot Street, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, reporting on an application to government for assistance due to an outbreak of typhus fever in the parish of Bevonagh, County Galway. Advises an enquiry has been conducted on the matter and suggests the applicant seek assistance through the mechanism provided by existing laws, 30 August 1825. Returns letter from Reverend James Brown, Roman Catholics curate of the parish of Bevonagh, near Dunmore, County Galway, drawing the attention of government to the recent spread of fever in the locality and asking for assistance. Claims that death has already visited the parish which is rendered more vulnerable by local topography being ‘interspersed with morass & bog, & the filth of the huts’, 11 August 1825. Encloses letter from [], surgeon of Galway militia, Ballinasloe, to Mathew Tod Byrne, secretary, Army Medical Department, 5 Parliament Street, Dublin, reporting on his personal investigation of the health of the parish of Bevonagh. States he met with Reverend Orr, magistrate and Church of Ireland rector of the parish of Dunmore, who stated he knew of no cases of fever in the immediate district. Remarks he proceeded to visit a number of local villages in the parish but found ‘no traces of the existence of Disease‘ or any particular manifestation of poor health. Observes he found a new Roman Catholics chapel under construction in the main population centre and concludes that Brown made application for aid with the intention of using it ‘to the forwarding and ornamentation [of] this new Chapel’, 28 August 1825.

11 Aug 1825-30 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1049

Letter from Reverend Henry Lambert Bayly, Church of Ireland rector of Arklow, Ballyarthur, County Wicklow, to John Sealy Townsend, King’s Counsel and legal advisor to the Chief Secretary’s Office, Dublin Castle, requesting to learn what further information need be produced by the county officers to enable their treasurer [John Revell] to draw a sum of £400 from the Treasury towards the cost of the Wicklow mail coach road. Points out that both of the original overseers are now deceased but that the executers of the work have accounted for expenditure to the grand jury of County Wicklow. Seeks to learn what further steps need to taken to authenticate their expenditure and complains the labouring poor are ‘severely injured by the long delay’ in waiting for issue of wages. Remarks application should be made to Captain Mackintosh, civil engineer, who possesses a general knowledge of the work and could assist in a valuation of what is so far completed.

23 Aug 1825

1825

CSO/RP/1825/1050

Letter from Alderman Frederick Darley, John Graves and Peter Low, chief magistrates, head office of police, Dublin, to Henry Goulburn, Chief Secretary, Dublin Castle, seeking permission for the transfer of Eleanor Clarke, who is suffering from mental illness, from the Smithfield Penitentiary to the Richmond Lunatic Asylum in Dublin. States Clarke’s illness has ‘rendered it unsafe to herself and the community’ to remain in the present institution which has no facilities for care. He also notes a certificate has been produced by William Harty, medical doctor at Smithfield, recommending her removal.

29 Aug 1825

1825